Christopher Columbus: From murderer to icon and back again

Every year America celebrates Christopher Columbus and his voyages to the New World. However, his tales of exploration and discovery ignore a dark side of genocide and slavery.
Read moreEvery year America celebrates Christopher Columbus and his voyages to the New World. However, his tales of exploration and discovery ignore a dark side of genocide and slavery.
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